Multiple choice general knowledge

The name 'Lakshadweep' means one lakh (100,000) islands. How many islands actually form the Lakshadweep Islands of India?

  1. 6

  2. about 600

  3. 36

  4. 223

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Despite the name 'Lakshadweep' meaning 'one lakh islands,' the actual archipelago consists of only 36 islands, with about 10 being inhabited. The name is derived from the Lakshadweep Sea's name and the total geographic area, not the actual count of islands.